Cost of Living in Brightwood, VA

With a cost of living index of 103, Brightwood, VA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and in line with the Virginia state average. Brightwood is a small community of 1,436 residents.

The median household income in Brightwood is $90,208, which is 20% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.